9/11 Tribute Center programs are offered throughout the year. Lectures, educational workshops and support programs are available to unite family members who lost loved ones, survivors, Lower Manhattan residents, rescue and recovery workers and volunteers who assisted in the aftermath of 9/11. Visit tributewtc.org for a schedule of upcoming programs and events.

Celebration of Life for retired PAPD Detective Matthew Besheer – Punta Gorda, FL

Retired Port Authority Police Detective Matthew T. Besheer died on November 28, 2022 at the age of 71. Detective Besheer spent 37 years in law enforcement at state, local, and federal levels. During his career, Detective Besheer served on the FBI-NYPD Terrorist Task Force that apprehended the 1993 World Trade Center bombers. In 1997, he […]

Fill the Cruiser toy drive – Arlington, VA

The Arlington County Police Department will hold their annual Fill the Cruiser toy drive on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm during Ballston BID Day. Donations are also accepted at Police Headquarters until Friday, December 9, 2022. Arlington County Police Headquarters 1425 Courthouse Road Arlington, VA

Wake for retired FDNY Battalion Chief Brian E. O’Flaherty, B-9

Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Brian E. O’Flaherty of Battalion 9 died of World Trade Center-related illness on December 3, 2022. BC O’Flaherty began his FDNY career at Ladder 105. He was a Lieutenant at Ladder 102, then moved to Manhattan, where he spent 12 years as the Captain of Rescue 1, and then served as […]

Funeral for retired FDNY Battalion Chief Brian E. O’Flaherty, B-9

Retired FDNY Battalion Chief Brian E. O’Flaherty of Battalion 9 died of World Trade Center-related illness on December 3, 2022. BC O’Flaherty began his FDNY career at Ladder 105. He was a Lieutenant at Ladder 102, then moved to Manhattan, where he spent 12 years as the Captain of Rescue 1, and then served as […]

Street Renaming for PAPD Officer James W. Kennelly – Massapequa, NY

Old Sunrise Highway between Carman Hills Road and County Line Road in Massapequa will be renamed in honor of Port Authority Police Officer James W. Kennelly, who died of World Trade Center-related cancer on June 17, 2017. Officer Kennelly was also a member of Massapequa Volunteer FD. Please meet at the corner of Carman Hills […]

Wake for retired FDNY FF Michael J. Arriaga, E-301

Retired FDNY FF Michael J. Arriaga, 75, died of World Trade Center-related illness on December 5, 2022. His FDNY career lasted 38 years. He retired out of Engine Company 301. His wake will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm and again from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at R. Stutzmann & Sons […]